2017 Jayco Alante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Alante years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Alante. That is the most of any Alante model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Jayco Alante problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 43% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 720 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 14% | 11,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jayco Alante recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Alante motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. A heat shield may have not have been installed, allowing the hydraulic lines to be exposed to excessive heat.
Risk: Excessive heat can melt hydraulic lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will install aftermarket heat shields to the chassis, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903442.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Seats
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2016 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that there was a design flaw, making it impossible to work on the braking system of the motorhome. While having a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the brake fluid…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RV was shaking abnormally. The contact stopped and parked the RV and performed an inspection. The contact became aware that the four passengerâs side braces used to connect the body to the…
When running the refrigerator, norcold model 1210, on propane, the refrigerator started making a loud sound and the wood panel on side of refrigerator became very hot, thus becoming a fire hazard. I turned off the propane for i was fearful of the wood panel becoming inflamed.
While traveling at highway speed (65) encountered heavy rainfall, turned wipers to high, within 3 swipes driver side wiper flips off windshield on left, flies back to middle of windshield of driver side without clearing window. Wiper now appears to be "broken" in that it only clears total window…
Other Jayco Alante years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Alante | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Alante | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Alante | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Alante | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Alante | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Alante | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Alante | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Alante?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, service brakes, air problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Alante?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Jayco Alante a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alante model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.